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Rootkits December 06, 2006 at 05:16 PM UTC #
I finally got stuck with one of those Sony buggy CD's, (The Stranglers). I know I shouldn't rip it in my windows based computer. But is it safe to rip it into my PD Hercules Jukebox stand -alone shelf unit?

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I sometimes connect this shelf unit to the computer to update the unit's software jukebox program.

I need help! (No wisecracks!)
sweetcell
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Re: Rootkits December 06, 2006 at 05:23 PM UTC #
yer safe. the Hercules doesn't run WinXP, so it has no registry to f*ck up.

your computer sees the herc as an external drive. if you wanna be supa-paranoid, disconnect the 'puter from the herc before rippin'.
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Re: Rootkits December 06, 2006 at 05:38 PM UTC #
Originally posted by sweetcell:
yer safe. the Hercules doesn't run WinXP, so it has no registry to f*ck up.

your computer sees the herc as an external drive. if you wanna be supa-paranoid, disconnect the 'puter from the herc before rippin'.
I wouldn't do that while ripping, but are you CERTAIN that a USB connecttion to the device to update it's playlist (after ripping) won't do any damage? My computer also has a program installed in order too connect to the PD Jukebox. Sorry if I sound lame, but I'm no techie…that's my wife's job.
kosmo
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Re: Rootkits December 06, 2006 at 05:45 PM UTC #
Which Stranglers CD is it? Because I don't see one of their titles on the list of CDs with the XCP or MediaMax software. Is it an import per chance?
beetsnotbeats
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Re: Rootkits December 06, 2006 at 05:49 PM UTC #
EMI imports would probably be protected.

Anyway, disable auto-start and keep it disabled. Auto-start is now a security flaw and it behooves anyone running Windows to disable it.
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Re: Rootkits December 06, 2006 at 05:49 PM UTC #
Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
Which Stranglers CD is it? Is it an import per chance?
Yes, import. I knew the price was too good to be worth it. It plays okay on my car's CD player.
linky
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Re: Rootkits December 06, 2006 at 05:50 PM UTC #
Originally posted by beetsnotbeats:
Anyway, disable auto-start and keep it disabled. Auto-start is now a security flaw and it behooves anyone running Windows to disable it.
And how do I disable that?
kosmo
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Re: Rootkits December 06, 2006 at 05:56 PM UTC #
Copy Control is a different beast it doesn't actually install software on anything, merely tries to fool Windoze computers. Since this is a non windows device you will be fine.

Wikipedia on Copy Control
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